Meaning of the word "if your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant" in English
What does "if your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
if your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant
US /ɪf jʊər bʊks ɑːr nɑːt rɛd, jʊər dɪˈsɛndənts wɪl biː ˈɪɡnərənt/
UK /ɪf jɔː bʊks ɑː nɒt rɛd, jɔː dɪˈsɛndənts wɪl biː ˈɪɡnərənt/
Idiom
a proverb emphasizing the importance of education and reading for the intellectual development of future generations
Example:
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Remember that if your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant; education is the greatest legacy.
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The scholar often quoted the saying, 'If your books are not read, your descendants will be ignorant,' to encourage his students.